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Chicago Riverwalk

A promenade along the river's south bank downtown, with cafés, wine bars and kayak rentals beneath the bridges and skyscrapers.

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Open
Always open; businesses mainly spring to fall
Price
Free
Time Needed
1 hour
Address
Chicago Riverwalk, between Lake Shore Dr and Lake St, Chicago, IL 60601Google MapsApple Maps
Getting There
Steps down from most downtown bridges.

Why Go

The Riverwalk runs about 1.25 miles from Lake Michigan to Lake Street, a lively place for a drink at sunset with boats passing and towers rising on both banks.

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